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JP61 XJP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP61 XJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,295 miles

All underside of vehicle and suspension components are covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All underside of vehicle and suspension components are covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,622 miles

All underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 90,855 miles

All underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,973 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,420 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 70,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit and splitting on inner side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit and splitting on inner side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 58,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit and splitting on inner side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit and splitting on inner side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted and outer sill covers fitted also inner arch covers fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 39,455 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres deterioration cracking on sidewalls. advise replacements.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,351 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall deterioration / cracking .

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

under tray and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,238 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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JP61 XJP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JP61 XJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JP61 XJP registered?

JP61 XJP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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